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  1. Scouter19D

    MIA and RE-15

    Re: MIA and RE-15 On to the crap stated above.... M1A's are quite ACCURATE, they just aren't very PRECISE. Keep in mind when shooting 1000 yard comp's through the CMP and NRA, the shooter's aren't aiming at a small target. And that distance is pushing the limits on a .308 period. Don't care...
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    MIA and RE-15

    Re: MIA and RE-15 hmmm lotta B.S. up above.... Especially when we're talking about a BATTLE RIFLE. On to the OP's actual question. RE-15 is a decent powder choice for the M1A. The op-rod pressure is acceptable, as long as you're not loading too hot a round. That is true of all M1A "compatible...
  3. Scouter19D

    What accuracy would you expect from my rifle?

    Re: What accuracy would you expect from my rifle? Well if the gun CAN shoot that well, the only thing left to do IS shoot that well. Get some trigger time. Sounds like development is over, time for utilization.
  4. Scouter19D

    Which brass is better...?

    Re: Which brass is better...? Pretty sure no one was flamed(yet) but good concern. As for herd mentality, there really is little question that Lapua brass IS in fact a better product. I'll admit that, and I prefer NOT to use it, just based on price. Running through an M1A is hell on...
  5. Scouter19D

    The new ACR style for civilians.

    Re: The new ACR style for civilians. Yeah nothing against "Big green", as I grew up on their (older) products. They've produced the most recognizable bolt gun ever, and though it's had some bad publicity, the darn thing works. I've just never been sold on Bushmaster. Shot my fair share of AR...
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    M1As

    Re: M1As Dangit... That's enough to make me never take mine back out of the safe! Hahaha seriously. Had no idea that there was so much to go wrong on such a proven platform. Definitely making me rething dropping any more cash into it. But it's almost an addiction. Especially after this past...
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    The new ACR style for civilians.

    Re: The new ACR style for civilians. Are you sure you want a rifle put together by Remington AND Bushmaster? Think there's better places to spend money on kits with just as much sex appeal. Personal opinion....
  8. Scouter19D

    Do I have to clean and how.

    Re: Do I have to clean and how. Its an interesting question, and one that has so many opinions its not funny. Here's my take, and how I play with my M1A NM. Every 175-200 or so the barrel gets actually cleaned. Solvent, brushed, patched clean. Not because accuracy has been degraded at all...
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    17 hmr ammo selections?

    Re: 17 hmr ammo selections? Hornady 16 gr VMAX. Always half moa or less at 100 yards through my Ruger 77/17 Black Laminate. First rifle I ever bought, best rifle I ever bought. Dislikes CCI and HATES Remington. Never used Federal, but love all their other rifle ammo. Hornady has always been...
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    M1As

    Re: M1As <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Krazny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I built a match prepped M1A more or less as an experiment to see how accurate one can get the platform. Answer is very, but its going to cost more than a nice AR10, be...
  11. Scouter19D

    M1As

    Re: M1As From one M1A aficionado to another, impressive. No standard M1A there. +1 There is no better iron sight/trigger combo on a battle rifle anywhere.
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    Hornady Match, Federal, or Remington Brass? .308

    Re: Hornady Match, Federal, or Remington Brass? .308 The Federal is only on second firing right now. Got a bunch, but havent gotten much range time. Last two outtings equated to roughly 45 rounds shot. Just shooting at some jugs at varying ranges. After two, the brass still looks new, of...
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    Hornady Match, Federal, or Remington Brass? .308

    Re: Hornady Match, Federal, or Remington Brass? .308 Sounds like I might give the Hornady a try. It's only a few bucks more a bag than Federal, and if it's more consistent, I'm in. Thanks for the heads up. The remingtons are actually much easier for me to get, but I haven't as of yet heard...
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    Hornady Match, Federal, or Remington Brass? .308

    Need a rating in order for those three. Using an M1A, so no more than 5 reloads per brass. All three are readily available, as well as Lapua, but just can't pony up the coin. Or would I be better to just order Winchester online? I FL size, uniform primer, and trim every time. Just wondering what...
  15. Scouter19D

    M1As

    Re: M1As M1A NM Left1 by Hillbilly Skeeter, on Flickr I wouldnt call it a dedicated "precision" rifle, but the dang thing is ACCURATE. It's one MOA or under all day, with either Black Hills Gold 155 gr AMAX or 178 gr AMAX reloads. Still trying to tweak my 178 reloads, shows great promise...
  16. Scouter19D

    Decided on a SA M1A... And what else?

    Re: Decided on a SA M1A... And what else? yeah... it will eat up a wallet trying to squeeeeeze out a little more accuracy. That said, there's something about the rifle that just draws ya in. It's by far the most "fun" rifle I've ever shot, and offers great bang for the buck. Can't wait till...
  17. Scouter19D

    Decided on a SA M1A... And what else?

    Re: Decided on a SA M1A... And what else? One more thing, you don't have to a break the action off the stock every time you clean in. If you do, it'll take a half a box of rounds or so to get it to "settle" back in itself and start producing repeatable groups again. MAKE SURE you keep the...
  18. Scouter19D

    Decided on a SA M1A... And what else?

    Re: Decided on a SA M1A... And what else? The Sadlak Airborne is the way to go if you want optics. Allows the use of your irons as well. It seemed a little finicky at first, trying to get it set up and torqued properly, but if you follow the instructions (duh...) it's relatively painless...
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    Advice for a newb and my 308... UPDATED

    Re: Advice for a newb and my 308... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: camocorvette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.... My Rifle loves them for 100 meters it will shoot 1/2-3/4 inch groups all day. But even just going to 200m my groups open up to...
  20. Scouter19D

    Fieldcraft ..

    Re: Questions on current Basic, AIT & ACU / DCU On a side note, a majority of our training was still for squad sized element, dismounted patrols. MOUT came as a close second, as it was really heating up about that time, but there was still very little training doctrine for it. Our first foray...
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